hrp0086p1-p48 | Adrenal P1 | ESPE2016

Cardiac Function in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Mooij Christiaan F. , Pourier Milanthy S. , Weijers Gert , de Korte Chris L. , Claahsen - van der Grinten Hedi L. , Kapusta Livia

Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is characterized by cortisol deficiency and hyperandrogenism. Both hyperandrogenism and treatment with supraphysiological doses of glucocorticoids may cause unfavorable changes in the cardiovascular risk profile of CAH patients. Data on the cardiac function in CAH patients is scarce.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate the cardiac function in pediatric CAH patients.Method: The cardi...